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Asbestos Removal Services in Checkendon, Oxfordshire
Asbestos removal across Checkendon and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How asbestos removal works in Checkendon
Found asbestos during building work in Checkendon? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Whether it’s old cold water tanks and old flues, we deal with cement roof sheets, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes and more.
In Checkendon, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
More for properties in Checkendon
Why people call us in Checkendon
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Oxfordshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Landlords near Goring & Streatley station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Checkendon
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Removal jobs in Checkendon
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Checkendon contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Checkendon, near St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Checkendon is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across RG8. Local streets include Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Checkendon, we also cover Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Checkendon include Langtree School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
FAQs for Checkendon
Do you cover small places like Checkendon?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Checkendon homes?
If your home in Checkendon was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Outdoor removal in Checkendon is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we’re done:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Options to consider in Checkendon
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site